Visiting Faculty – International Finance

N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Part time

Job summary

NL Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research invites applications for Visiting Faculty – International Finance to teach PGDM students. The role requires delivering the International Finance course, explaining global monetary systems, exchange rate mechanisms, and international financial instruments.

The ideal candidate will blend academic concepts with practical industry applications, use real-world case studies, and incorporate current economic developments into discussions.

Qualifications

• Ph.D./FPM in Finance or related discipline preferred.
• MBA/PGDM in Finance or equivalent postgraduate qualification required.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, CA, FRM or equivalent advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures on International Finance as per PGDM curriculum.
• Explain international monetary systems, global economic developments and trade.
• Teach Balance of Payments, BoP accounts and currency movements.
• Explain exchange rate mechanisms and currency markets (spot, forward, cross rates).
• Provide practical understanding of foreign exchange markets and arithmetic.
• Cover currency futures, options and swaps and hedging strategies.
• Integrate real-time market data and financial news into discussions.
• Use Excel-based problems and financial databases for analysis.
• Conduct assignments, tests, and projects; evaluate student performance.
• Support students in developing analytical and financial decision-making skills.

Skills

Case-based teaching

MS Excel proficiency

Teaching experience

Financial data analysis

Presentation skills

Education

Ph.D./FPM in Finance or related discipline

MBA/PGDM in Finance or equivalent

CFA/CA/FRM or equivalent

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

RBI publications

IMF databases

Job description

NL Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research invites applications from experienced academicians and industry professionals for the position of Visiting Faculty – International Finance.

The selected faculty member will be responsible for delivering the International Finance course to PGDM students, enabling them to understand the global economic environment, international monetary systems, foreign exchange markets, exchange rate mechanisms, and international financial instruments.

The faculty member should be capable of integrating academic concepts with practical industry applications, current economic developments, case studies and real-world financial market examples.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures on International Finance in accordance with the prescribed PGDM curriculum.
• Explain international monetary systems, global economic developments and international trade.
• Teach Balance of Payments (BoP), current account, capital account, reserve account and related imbalances.
• Explain exchange rate mechanisms, fixed and floating exchange rate systems, and factors influencing currency movements.
• Provide practical understanding of foreign exchange markets, including merchant and interbank markets.
• Teach foreign exchange arithmetic, exchange rate quotations, cross rates, spot rates and forward rates.
• Explain foreign exchange derivatives, including forward contracts, futures, options and swaps.
• Cover hedging strategies, currency risk management, arbitrage opportunities and interest rate parity.
• Integrate real-time foreign exchange market data, global financial news and practical financial applications into classroom discussions.
• Use Excel-based problem-solving, financial databases and relevant analytical tools wherever applicable.
• Conduct case studies, assignments, class tests, projects and end-term assessments.
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Support students in developing analytical, critical-thinking and financial decision-making skills

3. Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. / FPM in Finance, International Finance, Economics or a related discipline is preferred.
• MBA / PGDM in Finance, M.Com, MA Economics or an equivalent postgraduate qualification from a recognised institution.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as CFA, CA, FRM or equivalent will be an added advantage.

4. Experience

• Minimum 5–10 years of relevant teaching and/or industry experience.
• Prior experience teaching International Finance, Financial Management, Forex Markets or International Financial Management at reputed B-Schools or universities is preferred.
• Industry professionals with significant experience in treasury, foreign exchange, international banking, financial markets or risk management are encouraged to apply.

The candidate should demonstrate strong knowledge of:

• Introduction to International Finance and financial decisions of multinational corporations.
• Balance of Payments, BOP accounting, imbalances and devaluation.
• International Monetary System and evolution of exchange rate regimes.
• Foreign Exchange Arithmetic and exchange rate quotations.
• Foreign Exchange Markets – spot, forward and interbank markets.
• Cross-currency rates and triangular arbitrage.
• Forward contracts, forward premiums and discounts.
• Currency futures, options and swaps.
• Foreign exchange hedging and currency risk management.
• Covered Interest Rate Parity, Purchasing Power Parity and International Fisher Effect.

6. Preferred Skills

• Strong conceptual and practical understanding of international financial markets.
• Ability to explain complex financial concepts through practical examples.
• Experience in case-based and problem-based teaching methodologies.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial data analysis.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg Terminal, RBI publications, IMF databases and other financial information platforms.
• Ability to connect global economic developments with corporate financial decisions.
• Strong classroom engagement, communication and presentation skills.

7. Teaching Expectations

The faculty member is expected to adopt an application-oriented teaching approach through:

• Interactive lectures and classroom discussions.
• Practical numerical exercises and Excel-based problem-solving.
• Industry-oriented case studies.
• Assignments and individual/group projects.
• Discussion of current global economic and financial developments.